Snow/Ice Melting Drone Device

Abstract

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) melting device, including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a melting apparatus to melt snow or ice in an area around the UAV melting device; and one or more connecting attachments to couple the UAV to the melting apparatus. The UAV melting device comprises a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver to receive operational commands from a user to determine direction of operation and area of coverage of the UAV melting device. The melting apparatus further comprises one or more power sources and one or more heating assemblies.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62 / 454,772, filed Feb. 4, 2017 and entitled “Snow / Ice Melting Drone Device,” the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by referenceBACKGROUND1. Field[0002]The subject matter disclosed herein relates to a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that melts snow and ice.2. Information / Background of the Invention[0003]Conventional snow melting devices require manual operation. Current snow melting devices require a user to hold and handle what is often a heavy device. This heavy device may cause stress on an operator's body especially an operator's joints (knees, elbows, shoulders, ankles). In addition, spreading salt, sand or other melting or gripping substances causes an operator to bend over and requires a good amount of exertion. Further, shoveling snow requires a large amount of exertion by an operator and is a leading cause of cardiac arrest and / or other coronary episodes...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that melts snow and ice using a special apparatus. The invention aims to solve the problem of heavy and strenuous work for operators of conventional snow melting devices, which can cause stress and injury. The UAV snow melting apparatus is designed to be lightweight and easy to operate, reducing the risk of injury to operators. The patent also describes a network of devices that can communicate with each other and exchange signals, allowing for more efficient and effective snow melting. The technical effects of the invention include reducing the risk of injury to operators, improving efficiency, and providing a safer and more effective solution for snow melting.

Problems solved by technology

This heavy device may cause stress on an operator's body especially an operator's joints (knees, elbows, shoulders, ankles).

In addition, spreading salt, sand or other melting or gripping substances causes an operator to bend over and requires a good amount of exertion.

Further, shoveling snow requires a large amount of exertion by an operator and is a leading cause of cardiac arrest and / or other coronary episodes.

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